Sweet and Spicy Tuscan Tomato Jam

Sweet and Spicy Tuscan Tomato Jam

I love recipes that look and sound fancy, even though they're SUPER easy to make.

Tomato jam is so delicious and can be used as a great condiment on hamburgers, hot dogs or anything else that would require ketchup.  It's also a GREAT topper for crostini, savory waffles and all kinds of appetizers!  I had mine for lunch today with some fresh, home made bread, a little Burrata cheese, some peppery baby arugula and sliced chicken sausage!

Get your creative juices flowing... have fun with this one!

Sweet and Spicy Tuscan Tomato Jam

Sweet and Spicy Tuscan Tomato Jam
Served Here with Burrata Cheese, Baby Arugula and Sliced Chicken Sausage

Ingredients:

• 15 oz. can of diced tomatoes
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 2 tbsp. balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 cup finely chopped roasted red peppers
• 1 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/2 tsp. dried lemon peel
• 1 tsp. smoked paprika
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 2 tbsp. corn starch, dissolved in 2 tbsp. cold water

Steps:

1. Combine all ingredients together in a medium saucepan.  Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and allow the sauce to reduce for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2. Add the corn starch and stir until the sauce is thickened, about 2 minutes.  
3. Remove from heat and allow to cool.  Transfer the jam to mason jars, cover, and store in the refrigerator until ready to use.  Makes two 8 oz. mason jars.

Sweet and Spicy Tuscan Tomato Jam